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π± Patch AM: How a Bellmore JFK junior clinched a dramatic football victory.
Coming up: Family Storytime on the Bellmore Patch calendar

Hi Bellmore! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bellmore JFK junior clinched a dramatic football victory.
Also on today's calendar: Walk For Epilepsy and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bellmore JFK pulls away late to beat Valley Stream Central (newsday.com) — Bellmore JFK's football team secured a 24-13 win over Valley Stream Central, highlighted by a late 42-yard field goal from multi-sport junior Ryan Finkelstein. After helping Bellmore JFK's soccer team earn a morning tie, he capped his day by clinching the afternoon football victory on the road.
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📸 Around Bellmore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore
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★ Featured events ★
- Family Storytime →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
11:30 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Nassau County Department of Assessment Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) 2026 →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
12:00 pm - Teen Switch Time →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
3:45 pm - Crafters Club →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
7:00 pm - STAND-UP UNIVERSITY GRADUATION SHOW →
The Brokerage in Bellmore, 2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore
8:00 pm - Baby Storytime →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
11:00 am - Toy Time →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
11:30 am - Bellmore Book Club Meeting →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
1:00 pm - Teen Craft: 3D Spooky House Craft →
Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
6:30 pm - Walk For Epilepsy →
Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
10:00 am - Shed the Meds →
Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd, North Merrick
10:00 am - Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night - Bellmore →
1551 Newbridge Rd, North Bellmore
6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Wednesday October 28
📣 Bellmore Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Wantagh. Apply here.
- The UPS Store posted a job opening for Retail Returns Specialist in Wantagh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellmore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wantagh
- Overnight closures on three state routes in Nassau County (newsday.com)
- Nassau high school football roundup from Week 5 (newsday.com)
- Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: LI schools failing lockdown drill compliance, a Wantagh mother's journey with cancer, and more (longislandpress.com)
Freeport
- October 16, 2026 Events on Long Island (longisland.com)
Ok Bellmore! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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